Conservation Of Javanese Cultural Haritage As Strategy To Strengthen The Nation Characterand Maintain The Local Wisdom (Case Study Lagu Dolanan Anak)

Abstract

In the context of today's global society, the presence and re-disclosure of lagu dolanan text contents will be able to provide an alternative new colour to public education which is beginning to be torn apart by modern culture, especially, character-based education. One of Javanese cultural heritage is the existence of lagu dolanan anak which are scattered in various coastal areas of Central Java. Among the lagu dolanan anak are Ilir-ilir, Sluku-sluku Banthok, Gundhul-gundhul Pacul, Plok Ame-ame, Lela Ledhung, Cublak-cublak Suweng, Padang Bulan, and etc. The songs reflect the wealth of local wisdom which is full of moral values, spiritual values, and philosophical values of Javanese society. Basically, the noble values which are contained in lagu dolanan anak can be used as a vehicle and educational media of modern society who had not recognized their own culture, and it can be used to develop patterns of character-based education and the development of a dignified civilization. The aim of this research is to save and preserve lagu dolanan anak as the cultural heritage in the coastal society which are scattered in various rural areas.

Keywords

• lagu dolanan anak
• local wisdom
• character
• oral tradition